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One Skillet Greek Meatballs and Lemon Butter Orzo.

One Skillet Greek Meatballs and Lemon Butter Orzo

Delicious One Skillet Greek Meatballs and Lemon Butter Orzo with Whipped Feta, a complete dinner made in just one skillet.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 6 servings
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Dutch oven
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 clove garlic, minced or grated
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (or 2 teaspoons dried)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Orzo and Toppings

  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 3-4 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon salted butter
  • 1 cup dry orzo pasta
  • ½ cup pitted green olives
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (plus more for serving)
  • ½ cup oil packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (reserve the oil)
  • 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • arugula and fresh herbs for serving

Whipped Feta

  • 8 oz feta cheese
  • ¼ cup plain greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • Add the chicken, shallot, 1 clove garlic, oregano, paprika, and a pinch of red pepper, salt, and pepper to a bowl. Mix until just combined. Coat your hands with a bit of oil, roll the meat into tablespoon-size balls (will make 14-15 meatballs).
  • Heat a large skillet or dutch oven over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons oil. When the oil shimmers, add the meatballs and sear until crisp and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes, turning them 2-3 times. Transfer to a plate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Lemon Butter Orzo, meatballs, one skillet dinner, One Skillet Greek Meatballs, orzo, Whipped Feta
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